Preschool Director              Elise Hallett

Mrs. Hallett has been a part of the Messiah Christian Preschool family for over ten years. She first became involved as a parent and volunteer, then served as a preschool teacher, and now proudly serves as the Director.

Mrs. Hallett earned her bachelor's degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics from Eastern Illinois University. She is passionate about providing children with a strong foundation for learning while fostering a Christ-centered environment where every child is loved, encouraged, and inspired to grow.

Preschool Teacher            Marilyn Erbentraut 

This is Mrs. Erbentraut's third year at Messiah Christian Preschool. She has dedicated her entire career to teaching both elementary and preschool-aged children.

Mrs. Erbentraut earned her degrees in Elementary Education and Early Childhood/Preschool Education from Illinois State University and Northern Illinois University. Her years of experience, passion for teaching, and commitment to helping young children learn and grow make her a valued member of our preschool family.

Preschool Teacher    Sarah Ball

This is Ms. Sarah's second year at Messiah Christian Preschool. Sarah and her family have a long history with both Messiah Lutheran Church and Messiah Christian Preschool, and she is a proud MCP alumna.

Sarah's passion for children, love of teaching, and dedication to creating a nurturing learning environment make her a wonderful part of our preschool family. We are blessed to have her on our team!

Pastor                                Melody Brink

Pastor Melody lives in Burlington, Wisconsin, and this is her ninth-year leading worship at Messiah Lutheran Church and Messiah Christian Preschool.

Pastor Melody has a heart for sharing God's love with children and families. Through engaging Bible stories, songs, and meaningful messages, she helps our preschoolers grow in their faith while reminding them that they are deeply loved by Jesus. We are grateful for the joy, compassion, and spiritual guidance she brings to our preschool community.

Staff Photos taken by Magdelena’s Photography.

Board of Directors

Rita Geilfuss: President & Personnel 

Sarah Pump Marinello: Vice President

Karla Straukus: Secretary & Sunday School Teacher

Cheri Ghislain: MLC Member

Elise Hallett: Director

 

Mary Schuerman: MLC Member 

Mary Meier:  Family Rep

Bianca Orzech: Family Rep

Kelsey Reynolds: Family Rep

Melody Brink:  Pastor